Admission Requirements

Professional Science Master's (PSM) Programs at Texas Tech University normally accept
applicants for Fall Term enrollment only. Individuals with a baccalaureate degree
or working professionals who have a background in math, science, or engineering sufficient
to enroll in graduate courses in the PSM program are encouraged to apply.

All applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Information in the completed application forms to the Graduate School and to the department
to which admission is requested (Biological Sciences or Natural Resources Management)
will include:

GPA: All applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA (4 point scale) for the last 90 credits
of coursework.

Transcripts and curricular preparation: A 4-year undergraduate degree in an area providing sufficient background to undertake
graduate studies in either the Department of Biological Sciences or Natural Resources
Management.

GRE scores: The Graduate Record Exam is required. Test scores should be from tests taken no
longer than 5 years ago. Please submit your test scores to the Graduate School and
allow several weeks for them to arrive. We prefer students to have achieved a combined
verbal and quantitative score of 305 on the new, post-2011 scale.

TOEFL scores: Scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language must be included with your
application if you are an international student. An iBT (Internet-based test) TOEFL
score of 80 or above is required for international applicants.

Major professor: Students will secure a major professor according to the directions on the departmental
application forms. Links to both departmental applications can be found on the left
hand side of this page.

Statement of interest: This 1-2 page narrative should succinctly summarize your education, employment history,
your long-term career goals, and how this degree program will help you achieve these
goals.

Letters of recommendation: Arrange to have three letters of professional reference sent directly to the department
to which you are applying. Information concerning letters of recommendation can be
found on this link.

Both the Graduate School and the PSM Graduate Program need to approve your application.
You must first apply to and be accepted by the Graduate School.

Next, you must apply to one of the two departments offering the PSM graduate degree.
Apply either to the Department of Biological Sciences for the Track 1 program or to
the Department of Natural Resources Management for the Track 2 program. Links to these
application forms can be found at the left hand side of this page.